Spanish Fort Police to Get Body Cameras, Tasers and a Drone Under New Axon Agreement
Spanish Fort City Council approved an agreement with Axon to equip police officers with body cameras, new tasers and a drone, in a deal worth more than $75,000.
Old Photo Complicates Baldwin Commissioner’s Stand Against School Tax
A December photo of Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt backing a school tax campaign resurfaced after he voiced doubts about the March 31 vote.
Baldwin County Approves $150K Settlement, Denies Tie to Administrator’s Ouster
Baldwin County commissioners approved a $150,000 settlement tied to a 2012 wrongful termination lawsuit, days after ousting the county administrator.
Spanish Fort Approved Its First-Ever Gas Tax and a Higher Business License Fee
The Spanish Fort City Council unanimously created a one-cent gas tax and raised the business license fee in September 2014, moves projected to bring in more than $95,000 a year.
Lillian Neighbors Sue to Block Fire Station Planned for Their Street
Five neighbors sued Baldwin County to stop a Lillian fire station planned at the corner of Santa Piedro Street and Ickler Avenue, citing noise and concerns about falling property values.